The Weather Report (Listening Practice) (Low-Intermediate)
Updated: Jul 18
The Weather Report (Listening Practice)
Listen to the weather report and choose the correct answer:
I. Vocabulary:
1. Regional
Definition: Relating to a specific area, district, or part of a country rather than the whole nation.
2. Patchy
Definition: Not happening everywhere; appearing only in small, scattered areas.
3. Commuters
Definition: People who travel a significant distance to work or school regularly every day.
4. Crisp
Definition: Weather that is pleasantly cool, fresh, and dry.
5. Pleasant
Definition: Enjoyable, comfortable, and nice.
6. Gusty
Definition: Windy, with sudden, strong rushes of wind rather than a steady breeze.
7. Thicken
Definition: To become more dense, crowded, or darker (in this case, referring to clouds filling the sky).
8. Isolated
Definition: Happening in only a few separate places; not widespread.
9. Washout
Definition: An event or day that is completely spoiled or ruined by heavy rain.
10. Humidity
Definition: The amount of moisture or water vapor in the air.
11. Thundershowers (Bonus Word!)
Definition: Rain showers accompanied by thunder and lightning.
II. Choose the correct answer:
1. What is the main weather concern for drivers this morning?
a) Heavy snowfall b) Patchy fog
c) Black ice d) Flooded roads
2. What time is the morning fog expected to clear?
a) 8:00 AM b) 9:00 AM
c) 10:00 AM d) 12:00 PM
3. What is the predicted high temperature for today?
a) 12°C b) 21°C
c) 26°C d) 30°C
4. How is the wind described in the report?
a) Calm and still b) Hurricane-force
c) Gusty at times d) Light and variable
5. From which direction is the wind blowing?
a) North b) East
c) South d) West
6. What is the chance of thundershowers this evening?
a) 45% b) 60%
c) 80% d) 100%
7. When are the thundershowers expected to start?
a) During the morning commute b) Late afternoon
c) After 8:00 PM d) At midnight
8. Besides rain, what else might occur during the evening showers?
a) A tornado b) Small hail
c) Heavy fog d) A blizzard
9. How does the reporter describe the humidity level?
a) Very high and "soupy" b) Uncomfortably dry
c) Low and comfortable d) Extremely humid
10. What is the forecast for tomorrow?
a) Rain all day b) Cloudy and cooler
c) Warmer with a high of 26°C d) A severe thunderstorm warning
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